Program Overview
The CERT2 in Service Learning & Civic Engagement is a full-time, 2-year program designed for students interested in public policy, community development, and addressing cultural and racial disparities. It emphasizes service learning experiences, including direct service, research-based service, and advocacy, preparing students for careers in fields such as public policy, community advocacy, and racial justice.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The CERT2 in Service Learning & Civic Engagement is a full-time program that lasts 2.0 years. It is located on West Campus. The program is designed for students interested in public policy, community strengthening, advocacy work, and reducing stereotypes and facilitating cultural and racial understanding.
Careers:
Students who pursue this certificate are interested in sectors of the workforce that revolve around public policy, strengthening communities, developing critical skills that can be used in advocacy work, and those who want to work in reducing stereotypes and facilitating cultural and racial understanding.
Other:
- Service Learning (SL) is a specially designed learning experience in which students combine reflection with structured participation in community-based projects to achieve specified learning outcomes as part of an academic course and/or program requirement.
- There are four types of Service Learning: Direct Service Learning, Indirect Service Learning, Research-Based Service Learning, and Advocacy Service Learning.
